Soccer-Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Real Sociedad - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - May 20, 2023 FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski in action with Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona claimed their 27th LaLiga title and first for four years last season led by coach Xavi Hernandez, relying on a mixture of young talent and seasoned veterans like striker Robert Lewandowski who was the league's top scorer.

They recruited experienced midfielder Ikay Gundogan, who captained Manchester City to the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble last season, ending a successful seven-year stint in England during which he won 12 major trophies.